How far is Sullivan, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Sullivan, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.64 mi
01h 48m
Flight
78.11 mi
125.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.64 mi
Kilometers
170.01 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Mon, May 4, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Sullivan
Tue, May 5, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Greenwood
Mon, May 4, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Sullivan
50.3 mi
00h 54m
To Greenwood
55.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    9 m · 7 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1067 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Section Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Section Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward North Section Street

    1193 ft · 33 sec · North Section Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
56.7 mi · 54%
North Section Street
19 mi · 18%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 6%
I 74 East
6.08 mi · 6%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 6%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 54m from Sullivan
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sullivan and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sullivan to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Sullivan and 55.3 miles from Greenwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sullivan and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cloverdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverdale.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 78.11 mi (125.7 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-87.405859, 39.09532)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Greenwood. The current time is 21:49:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.